MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
unable to insepct inside boot it is loaded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
exhaust been repaided
suspension bushs worn
underside of vehicle in poor condition
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FRU 150L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRU 150L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FRU 150L?
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What year was FRU 150L registered?
FRU 150L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 August 1972.
Is FRU 150L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRU 150L shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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